Honda vs Hyundai tiller: FG315 vs HYT175EX
A straight comparison for buyers weighing a premium Honda against a budget Hyundai mid-size petrol tiller — what each machine is, where it wins, and which one we'd pick.
| Specification | FG 315 honda | HYT175EX hyundai |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | Tier B — Petrol garden tiller | Tier B — Petrol garden tiller |
| Category | Garden tiller | Garden tiller |
| Power | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine / motor | Honda 160 cc 4-stroke OHC (4.5 hp) | Hyundai 173cc 4-stroke, electric start |
| Power output | 4.5 hp | 4.8 hp |
| Tine type | Mid-mounted | Front-tine |
| Working width | 80 cm | 60 cm |
| Weight | 53 kg | 36 kg |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Indicative price | £650–£780 | £350–£480 |
| Best for | Gardeners wanting a wide-cut Honda mid-size tiller | Larger plots on a budget |
Our verdict
Honda FG315 if you'll use it for years and value the dealer network, build quality and resale; Hyundai HYT175EX if you want nearly the same cut and power for around half the money, with electric start and a long consumer warranty, on lighter seasonal use.
Honda FG 315
Honda's FG315 mid-size tiller: a 160 cc four-stroke OHC engine (4.5 hp) driving slasher rotors for an 800 mm (80 cm) working width to 32.5 cm depth, with crop-protection discs and adjustable Y-handlebars, weighing 53 kg. A capable Honda tiller for larger beds (now succeeded by the FG320). Engine, power, 80 cm width and 53 kg weight verified via Honda.
Best for: Gardeners wanting a wide-cut Honda mid-size tiller.
Hyundai HYT175EX
Hyundai's HYT175EX is a large 60 cm (24") petrol tiller with electric start: a 173cc 4-stroke engine drives four blade sets to a 26 cm depth, for bringing bigger or rougher plots into cultivation in fewer passes. Engine, 60 cm width, 26 cm depth and electric start verified via Hyundai; weight still to confirm.
Best for: Larger plots on a budget.
Comparison FAQ
FG 315 or HYT175EX — which should I buy?
Honda FG315 if you'll use it for years and value the dealer network, build quality and resale; Hyundai HYT175EX if you want nearly the same cut and power for around half the money, with electric start and a long consumer warranty, on lighter seasonal use.
Are the FG 315 and HYT175EX in the same class?
Yes — both are Tier B machines, so this is a like-for-like comparison.